Los Angeles Sparks 86, Phoenix Mercury 89
WNBA · 2025-05-21 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Los Angeles Sparks 89–86 on 2025-05-21 in WNBA play, a 3-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:37 swung win probability 75% → 18%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 19 | 27 | 7 | 33 | 86 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:37 swung win probability 75% → 18%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q3 7-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 7:18 (win probability 36% → 88% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q1 2:59 | 59% → 85% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 9–0 | Q2 8:17 | 66% → 93% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 13–0 | Q2 3:37 | 75% → 18% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 11–0 | Q3 7:18 | 36% → 88% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q3 1:11 | 83% → 99% |